Write an algebraic expression for this:

two points fewer than 3 times the number of points scored before

3p - 2

3p-2

3p - 2

To write an algebraic expression for "two points fewer than 3 times the number of points scored before," we can break it down into smaller parts:

Let's say the number of points scored before is represented by the variable "x."

Three times the number of points scored before: 3 * x
Two points fewer than three times the number of points scored before: 3 * x - 2

Thus, the algebraic expression for "two points fewer than 3 times the number of points scored before" is 3x - 2.